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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.07, 694.95 and 170.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.07, 694.95 and 170.85 is: 256.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.07 : 694.95 = 170.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.07/694.95 = 170.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.07x = 694.95 × 170.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.07x = 118,732.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,732.21/463.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.40

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